A Cork firm is progressing the creation and storage of synthetic DNA, writes Trish Dromey.

The country’s first DNA foundry will have a transformative effect on Ireland’s scientific and business landscape when it opens in Cork in the coming months.

From lightning-quick leukemia testing to a world-leading DNA factory and heart-healthy butter straight from Darina Allen’s kitchen, an eclectic bunch of biotechnology companies are helping copper-fasten Ireland’s reputation as a global biotech leader.